The Connection between Spatial and Mathematical Ability across Development

Autor/inn/en	Young, Christopher J.; Levine, Susan C.; Mix, Kelly S.
Titel	The Connection between Spatial and Mathematical Ability across Development
Quelle	(2018), (15 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
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Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Spatial Ability; Mathematics Skills; Thinking Skills; Factor Analysis; Meta Analysis; Transfer of Training; Correlation; Evidence; Intervention; Teaching Methods; Concept Formation; Mathematical Concepts; Outcomes of Education; Cognitive Processes; Elementary School Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Denkfähigkeit; Faktorenanalyse; Meta-analysis; Metaanalyse; Training; Transfer; Ausbildung; Korrelation; Evidenz; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Cognitive process; Kognitiver Prozess
Abstract	In this article, we review approaches to modeling a connection between spatial and mathematical thinking across development. We critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of factor analyses, meta-analyses, and experimental literatures. We examine those studies that set out to describe the nature and number of spatial and mathematical skills and specific connections between these abilities, especially those that included children as participants. We also find evidence of strong spatial-mathematical connections and transfer from spatial interventions to mathematical understanding. Finally, we map out the kinds of studies that could enhance our understanding of the mechanisms by which spatial and mathematical processing are connected and the principles by which mathematical outcomes could be enhanced through spatial training in educational settings. [This paper was published in "Frontiers in Psychology" v9 p755 2018.] (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01